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Q&A: Do we need to report to ombudsman if a short-term resident was sent out to the hospital for change of condition?

Question: Do we need to report to ombudsman if a short-term resident was sent out to the hospital for change of condition?

Answer: No, not unless the change of condition was due to an unusual occurrence.


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